Jordan Flynn hopes to become Berinsfield’s first ever national schoolboy champion when he faces Hayden Rush, of Retford, in the class 1 42 kg final at Dagenham today.

Berinsfield’s chief coach Mel Corrigan, who has masterminded the preparations, said: “If titles were earned by dedication, Jordan would already have the trophy in his hand.

“He has been busy sparring with Will Healy and Christy Collins – both older than him – to build up his strength and stamina.

“We are not taking anything for granted, just ensuring we have him as well prepared as possible – anything can happen once the bell rings.

Meanwhile, Berinsfield bantamweight Richard Tyler missed out by the slimmest of margins against Premier ABC opponent Tom Jones in the NACYP championships at Bristol.

This was an intense battle with the pair trading blow for blow with one another for three pulsating rounds.

Tyler probably delivered the better work to the body, but had no complaints after missing out on the paper-thin split decision.

He said: “It could have gone either way and Tom felt the same way too.”

Berinsfield’s other contender in the NACYP championships – featherweight Harley Mace – has had to pull out because of flu.

l Oxford Boxing Academy scored a double triumph with two emphatic wins from their excursion to Bedford.

Ben Kaluza chalked up his fourth consecutive victory of the campaign with a comfortable points win over Centurion ABC rival George Griffin.

This was a powerhouse performance from the 15-year-old Bicester featherweight who conceded both weight and height against his Colchester opponent.

Two clear rounds ahead, and with victory already assured, he eased off in the final session as he cruised to a comprehensive points win.

George Stevens had seen his ring baptism delayed as a result of tournaments being postponed by the recent snow.

But the 14-year-old Woodstock light welterweight swiftly got that frustration out of the system when he stopped Raman Mohammed, of the host gym, in the first round.